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Week 5 — The Compound Effect: Small Practices, Powerful ChangeWhat if changing how you feel in your body doesn't require one enormous breakthrough?What if meaningful change begins with something much smaller?A moment of awareness.A gentler movement.A pause before reacting.A little more curiosity and a little less judgement.Welcome to the final episode of Somatic in September.Over the past few weeks, Heidi Hadley has taken us on a journey through the Australian landscape to explore the remarkable relationship between your brain, body and nervous system.We've stood beneath the ancient trees of the rainforest and explored resilience.We've travelled beneath the surface of the Great Barrier Reef to discover the importance of interconnection.We've encountered the crocodile and considered the protective wisdom of the nervous system.And we've stepped away from the noise to rediscover stillness, connection and presence.Now, in our final episode, we bring everything together with one powerful idea:Small practices, repeated consistently, can create powerful change.

Shrek left the building, so Sam the Waterman grabbed the mic, and it went about how you'd expect. Recorded on night two of the first ever 1770 Beginner Spearfishing Retreat run without the big fella, this one starts with a full trivia night: buddy rules, Boyle's Law, world record bluefin, Molchanov's 136 m dive and a Bali Files round about Noffs' travel disasters. Then Ben Rennie wins the Shrek-impersonation bonus with a Killshot ad read, and "Bulletproof Buddy Protocol" gets exposed as something nobody has ever heard Shrek say. After that the students and instructors "dob in a legend": Tom Smythe tells the story of a cobia fight that ended in a tangle of float lines, Ting shoots her first fish ever (having never freedived before), and seasick Matt comes back to crack 10 m and have a fish in the boat within 25 minutes. It's for anyone who's wondered what a Noob Spearo retreat is like from the inside, and for every spearo who keeps being told to "slow down". Important Timestamps 00:00:41 — Sam the Waterman takes over the intro. It's the first 1770 retreat ever run without Shrek, and the crew report on how it's going. 00:01:00 — Meet the crew: Mark (lead), Bri, Ben Rennie (camera and scorer), Nick and Tom Smythe (up from Coffs) and Brad (Gold Coast). 00:03:15 — Round 1, Safety and Fundamentals: the four-word buddy rule, and the bonus "Noob Spearo version" nobody has heard of. 00:04:10 — Which gas hyperventilation strips from your blood, and why that sets you up for a blackout. 00:05:40 — The recovery breathing every instructor drills for the moment you surface, then 10 m neutral buoyancy and Boyle's Law. 00:06:40 — Ikejime and the thing it delays (spelling was marked strictly, so "rigatoni mortis" didn't count). 00:07:50 — Answers. "Bulletproof Buddy Protocol" gets a room full of blank faces. 00:10:30 — Round 2, World Records: Terry Maas's 1982 bluefin, a Kiwi who shares his name with a Rat Pack crooner, Greg Pickering's Spanish mackerel from Dorre Island and Carlos Siqueira's 301 kg blue marlin. 00:13:30 — True or false: the women's Indo-Pacific blue marlin record beats the men's. 00:17:00 — Round 3, Freediving and Physiology: the mammalian dive reflex, why most blackouts happen in the last 10 m, samba/LMC, Molchanov's 136 m CWT and Mifsud's static record. 00:21:30 — Round 4, Equipment: why spearos avoid ultra-low-volume masks, shackles vs shark clips, what a flasher does, and speargun rubber in the tropics vs the Arctic. 00:23:30 — The Shrek-impersonation bonus. Ben Rennie's Killshot ad read takes the three points. 00:26:40 — Equipment answers, where Shrek loses a point for his own flasher answer. 00:27:50 — Round 5, the Noob Spearo round: Full Froth No Ego, the launch year, 99 Tips and The Floater (a.k.a. "the big turd"). 00:32:50 — Round 6, The Bali Files: how many things went wrong for Noffs on the way to Bali, the instructor course in Amed, Adam's mindset tools (the nana voice, the poo emoji, no plan B) and the discipline that "feels like cheating". 00:36:50 — Final scores. Nick takes the trivia crown with 21. 00:38:00 — Mark wraps day two: instructors scouting reefs before the students even got wet, and a 100% pass rate. 00:38:50 — Fish comp results: Holly and Andy tie for first, Zach's big fish, Ting's award for the loudest stoke, Matt's one-shot best kill and Sam winning the instructor comp again. 00:42:10 — Dob in a Legend starts. Fozzie on Matt coming back from the dead, Zach's cobia, and staying calm on the drop. 00:44:00 — Brad's instructor takeaway: teaching others keeps you learning. 00:45:15 — Bri on how buddy care between strangers turned into the highlight of the trip. 00:49:10 — Tom Smythe's cobia story: a float line wrapped around two spearos, a fish fighting hard, and then a second "cobia" that turned out to be a shark. 00:53:00 — Tegan's first fish is a coral trout, and her lesson: go slow, but not too slow. 00:55:10 — Andy's trout lesson: dive-bomb them, and wait when they square up. 00:58:30 — Nick on keeping your eyes on the fish through the duck dive, and why a spearo sometimes has to dive before the perfect breathe-up. 01:01:40 — Dan on persistence, and on getting properly familiar with your gear before the trip. 01:03:40 — Holly learns to slow down, and Sam admits what his GoPro footage revealed about his own "slow" diving. 01:07:10 — Chris, a Sydney spearo, gets his first taste of the Great Barrier Reef. Dropping on top of coral trout changed everything for him. 01:12:20 — Kate on women getting into spearfishing, and why the no-ego vibe matters. 01:15:30 — Zach, the retreat's biggest frother, on why a group celebration beats his own cobia. 01:18:10 — Ben Rennie wins People's Choice, then shares Alex's parrotfish moment and his motto: "you make your own luck". 01:21:40 — Alex takes home two fixes: the 45-degree eyes-on-fish descent and a splash-free duck dive. 01:23:10 — Matt: slow down, and remember the look on everyone's faces when the reef came into view. 01:25:00 — Ting's first ever freedive and first ever fish, while understanding "maybe 30%" of what the Aussies were saying. 01:28:10 — Mark on leading without Shrek, what goes on behind the scenes, and Matt and Ting's comeback from 5 m to 10 m. 01:34:30 — Sign-off, with a group "Full Froth, No Ego". Links Mentioned, Partner Deals and Discounts + Froth Ben Rennie — @benrennie_ Sam the Waterman — @[CHECK: find Sam's handle] Instructor socials — Mark, Bri, Nick, Tom Smythe, Brad: @[CHECK: add handles] Next 1770 Beginner Spearfishing Retreat — [PROMO PLACEHOLDER — confirm current link with Shrek] The Bali freediving instructor course episode (source of the Bali Files round) — [CHECK: add episode link] Blue Water Hunting and Freediving by Terry Maas — [add Amazon affiliate link] 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing — Listen on Audible The Floater email newsletter — Sign up here

Earlier this year, about 65,000 people submitted comments on a federal deep-sea mining proposal near the Northern Mariana Islands, most of them opposed. The area under consideration nearly doubled anyway. So why should anyone show up to a public meeting about the ocean? Andrew Lewin makes the case with two marine protected area processes that earned broad public support by design. The first is the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park's Representative Areas Program, which rezoned the entire park between 1999 and 2004. Two formal community participation phases, one before any draft existed, drew more than 31,000 public submissions, while standing local advisory committees kept fishers, tourism operators, and coastal communities in the conversation year round. No-take zones grew from about 4.5 percent of the park to 33.3 percent. The second is the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary off California's Central Coast, nominated by the Northern Chumash Tribal Council in 2015 and designated in October 2024 after a staged NOAA process that drew more than 110,000 comments, over 98 percent in support. Andrew explains what those processes had that a bare petition process lacks: staged phases, standing advisory structures, clear ownership of the proposal, and a room where people feel safe to speak. He connects it to what happened in California's MPA review, covered earlier this week with Anupa Asokan, and to the Fish and Game Commission meetings in Sacramento this October. He wants to hear about your own public comment experiences, good or bad. Takeaways: A petition process with no staged phases, standing advisory structure, or way to reconcile competing input tends to produce conflict and weak buy-in. The Great Barrier Reef rezoning ran two formal public phases, in 2002 and 2003, and drew more than 31,000 submissions. Local marine advisory committees kept dialogue with fishers, tourism operators, and communities going between the formal windows. No-take zones grew from about 4.5 percent to 33.3 percent of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in 2004. Andrew recalls fisher tracking data being used to place new no-take areas where they would have the least impact on fishing. A study of the rezoning found science, leadership, public engagement, and politics all had to work together for approval. The Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary was the first tribally nominated national marine sanctuary in the US, and more than 98 percent of comments supported it. Without buy-in, a marine protected area risks becoming a paper park. Knowing how the process works makes it easier to show up, speak, and support others in the room. Support Independent Podcasts: https://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Need help with your ocean non-profit, company, or project? Get the help you need with Pisces Oceans Inc.: https://www.piscesoceans.ca Connect with Speak Up For Blue Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube  

Send us Fan MailIn 2008, fish veterinarian and Adjunct Professor Professor Matt Landos was hired to investigate a series of chilling occurrences at a fish hatchery in Noosa. In one incident, hundreds of thousands of fish larvae hatched with two heads, and died within 48 hours. And that was only the start.In this episode we sit down with Professor Landos to unpack the case that pushed him into becoming a vocal advocate for stronger pesticide regulation in Australia. What starts as an investigation into mysterious fish health problems quickly turns into a revelation of how chemical exposure can move through water, air, food webs, and even into our bodies.Thumbnail Image: Two headed bass embryo, by G. GilsonRecommended Resources:https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/regional/twoheaded-fish-found-in-noosa/news-story/42accfe82a341094d69d5a7454d3cb0dhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-01-28/task-force-to-investigate-two-headed-fish/275146https://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-02-07/two-headed-fish-may-remain-a-mystery/286582https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/nov/08/executive-at-australias-pesticides-authority-allegedly-urinated-on-staff-at-function-senate-hearshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2026-09-09/senate-to-scrutinise-apvma-paraquat-decision/107132358Parksinson's Australia: Ban Paraquat Campaign - Make a submission or sign the petition!International Pollutants Elimination Network: https://ipen.org/Support the show-------SUPPORT THE SHOW: Become a supporter to connect with Tanya and Brett, get a shout-out on the show, ask us questions and suggest episode topics! Got questions? Email info@wordonthereef.comFollow @WordOnTheReefPodcast on InstagramPROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National StatementAustralian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate ChangeGreenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!WWF Australia: Protect NatureRising Ti...

"For a Queensland holiday with a difference, why not savour a slice of the Pacific Coast Way? Spanning 1800km, from Cairns to Coolangatta, this is like the Sunshine State's answer to Route 66. Rather than crossing a country, this iconic coastal roadie straddles the full length of one of the world's seven natural wonders: the Great Barrier Reef. The Pacific Coast Way mostly traces the Bruce Highway, with reef-fringed beaches and islands on one side, and lush rainforest, country towns, bountiful farmland and national park on the other. Over the course of a week, I drove two-thirds of the route, starting in the tropical swagger of Cairns and finishing in Rockhampton." Read Mike's full article here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailThe whale was bellowing out for help - so Brenton Owens weighed up the risks, and acted. A few days later, he received an infringement notice.In 2024, diver and environmental scientist Brenton Owens and a group of neighbours paddle-boarded out to rescue a humpback whale entangled in a shark net, risking legal action and fines of more than $30,000.Moved by that experience, he recently kayaked more than 1,300 kilometres from the Gold Coast to Airlie Beach to document the impacts of Queensland's shark control program on wildlife. Joining him were two fellow outdoor adventurers: Australian Survivor 2025 star Kaelan Lockhart, and environment and climate scientist Pierick Martin.In this episode, Word on the Reef host Tanya Murphy sits down with this inspiring trio to hear about their incredible adventure, the whale rescue that inspired it all, and how Queensland's deadly shark control devices are impacting vulnerable wildlife.Notice: It is illegal to approach within 20m of the Queensland and NSW governments' shark control devices. Approaching a distressed animal can lead to injury or death.Thumbnail Image supplied by Brenton Owens.This episode is now available in video format on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Donate to Kayak for Humane Shark ControlFollow The Lethal Line on instagramWatch Envoy: Shark Cull on NetflixSupport the show-------SUPPORT THE SHOW: Become a supporter to connect with Tanya and Brett, get a shout-out on the show, ask us questions and suggest episode topics! Got questions? Email info@wordonthereef.comFollow @WordOnTheReefPodcast on InstagramPROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National StatementAustralian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate ChangeGreenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!WWF Australia: Protect NatureRising Ti...

What happens when four kid detectives go undercover in Miami's graffiti underground to track down a protest artist who doesn't want to be found? You get Art Attack—the newest Sherlock Society mystery from Edgar Award–winning author James Ponti.About This EpisodeIn this warm and lively return conversation, bestselling author James Ponti joins me to unpack his brand-new middle grade mystery, Art Attack (The Sherlock Society #3), out September 8, 2026. We dive into the world of street art, the ethics of graffiti as expression, and how James researched the scene—yes, including taking a real graffiti class in Miami's Wynwood Arts District. Along the way, we talk character growth across the series, the joy of Spirit Week mishaps, and why James believes kids deserve stories that respect their curiosity about justice, the environment, and their own power to make a difference.You'll also hear sneak peeks about what's next in both the Sherlock Society and City Spies series—including wildlife trafficking in Miami and a globe-trotting spy mission from the Arctic to the Great Barrier Reef.Chapters & Timestamps[00:00] Cold open: James reads the opening of Art Attack[01:26] Welcome back, James! Why graffiti? Why Miami?[03:13] Research in action: the graffiti class and "Funky Monkey"[06:53] Tags, spy names, and STEAM connections (art + mystery + voice)[09:33] Banksy, anonymity, and protest art for middle grade readers[12:46] Character growth across the series (kids AND Grandpa)[15:52] Spirit Week, embarrassment, and writing what feels human[18:58] What's next: Sherlock Society #4 (wildlife trafficking) + City Spies: Operation Oz[23:02] The children's literature community: collaboration over competition[27:54] Tackling big issues without preaching—trusting young readers[31:39] The read-aloud effect: empathy, vocabulary, and getting swept away[34:03] What's bringing James hope right now (hint: it's kid mail)[35:25] Book tour infoLinks & ResourcesJames Ponti's Books (Sherlock Society & More)Art Attack (The Sherlock Society #3) – Aladdin, September 8, 2026The Sherlock Society #1 and #2 – earlier titles in the seriesCity Spies series – including the upcoming Operation Oz (February 2027)Previous Adventures in Learning Episodes with James PontiFind James's earlier Adventures in Learning Podcast conversations (Episodes 69, 98, 119, and 175) in your favorite podcast app or at drdianadventures.com.Book Tour & EventsJames is on tour this fall for Art Attack. Click here for tour dates. Call to ActionGrab your copy of Art Attack this week and follow the Sherlock Society into Miami's street art scene.Subscribe, download, and share this episode with a teacher, librarian, or young reader who loves mysteries with heart.Want ready-to-use strategies to spark curiosity and lead with empathy in your school or organization? Explore my talks and workshops at drdianadventures.com.Support the showShare this episodeIf this conversation sparked wonder, gave you a helpful strategy, or offered a needed reminder of hope, please share it with a friend or colleague.Subscribe • Download • Review • Tell a friendStay updated with our latest episodes and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and the Adventures in Learning website. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! *Disclosure: I am a Bookshop.org. affiliate.

Week 2 — Your Body Is Listening to Everything — Are You?What if the tension in your neck isn't just about your neck?What if your breathing, nervous system, fascia, muscles, thoughts and emotions are all part of a much bigger conversation happening throughout your body?In Week 2 of Somatic in September, Heidi Hadley takes us beneath the surface of Australia's spectacular Great Barrier Reef to explore a powerful idea:Your body is not a collection of separate parts. It is an interconnected system.Just as a coral reef thrives through thousands of living relationships, your body relies on constant communication and adaptation.Your fascia, muscles, nervous system, breathing and sensory experiences don't operate independently. They continually influence one another.And when we stop focusing solely on individual “problem areas” and begin paying attention to the relationships between the parts, something can shift.Perhaps wellbeing isn't about achieving perfection.Perhaps it's about improving connection.

Send us Fan MailTyá Dynevor has always felt a special connection with animals, which has led her to becoming an ethnozoologist - someone who studies the relationship between humans and animals. It's something Traditional Owners have known about for millennia. We sat down with Tyá for a powerful discussion about how Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Western science can work together to keep Country and people healthy. We dig into reciprocity with nature, the spiritual side of Indigenous science, and practical ways to reconnect with Country through observation, community action, and food sovereignty. Plus we honour the memory of Steve Irwin on the 20th anniversary of his passing, and form an underwater superhero team!Further Reading:Australian Food Sovereignty AllianceGilibangaDark EmuBraiding SweetgrassSupport the show-------SUPPORT THE SHOW: Become a supporter to connect with Tanya and Brett, get a shout-out on the show, ask us questions and suggest episode topics! Got questions? Email info@wordonthereef.comFollow @WordOnTheReefPodcast on InstagramPROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National StatementAustralian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate ChangeGreenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!WWF Australia: Protect NatureRising Ti...

At 26, Matty Parker was locked into a Pilbara mining job. He came over for one Coral Sea trip, went home, sold everything inside a couple of months, and drove across Australia to get out of the golden handcuffs. Twenty-five years of spearing later he manages Divers World in Cairns — the biggest and longest-running shop up that way — and runs MBP Spearfishing Charters, and he's the bloke every local kept telling Shrek to interview. This one gets into the weeds properly: his entire dogtooth setup top to tail, the three-point brief he gives clients before a Coral Sea drift ("when you think you're closer, get closer again"), why he keeps a scorecard of every fish landed and lost and what one-in-three actually looks like, the 10–30kg window where doggies get eaten fastest, and why he moves off a spot the moment it fires. There's also a proper, unflinching yarn about the shark situation in North Queensland after an ugly year for Aussie spearos, and Matty's flat-out best answer of the episode — what it costs you to spend two years shooting fish in eight metres. Cost 'em nothing. Gain everything. If you're saving for a blue water trip, thinking about your first big gun, or you just want to hear a bloke who's put in the hours talk about hunting instead of depth numbers, this one's for you. Matty Parker @mbp_spearfishing Spearfishing Gallery (Add guest photos here) Important Timestamps 00:00:44 — Shrek sets up the episode: dogtooth gear, guiding pitfalls, social media's grip on spearos, and the shark conversation nobody wants to have 00:01:20 — Free shout out to Spearo App, a completely free spearfishing forecasting app, and the level of detail that gobsmacked Shrek 00:03:00 — Fish One Hook's power band size calculator, plus the free Noob Spearo scorecards at spearfishingcourses.com.au/scorecard 00:05:34 — Matty comes highly recommended — Shrek explains who kept telling him to get Matty on the show 00:06:49 — Started spearing at 10 in a small northern WA town; the Coral Sea trip at 26 that made him sell up and drive across Australia away from the golden handcuffs of mining 00:09:13 — Why "the trip of a lifetime" is the wrong mindset to bring on charter, and what the fish actually are (a bonus) 00:11:01 — WA vs the East Coast: fish density and shore access over there, weather-dependent reef trips over here 00:13:05 — Seven trout a day in Queensland is "astronomical", and why the North QLD weather is a green zone in itself 00:14:12 — His first Coral Sea mission: two doggies landed before he lost one, then the figures went backwards fast 00:15:07 — Why hiding your gear from other spearos isn't okay — shot placement and gear are the only two things we control, so share them 00:18:22 — THE FULL DOGTOOTH RIG, TOP TO TAIL: a 130–150cm conventional gun (he runs a 70" Riffe Rader), three or four 16mm rubbers, 8.7mm shaft, slip tip, 23m float line, a 3-atmosphere float, a short 2–5m line, and a second 3-atmosphere float. Nothing else 00:21:19 — The shot-placement point most people miss: all that gun power is for getting through a foot-and-a-half of fish, not for taking longer shots 00:22:14 — Stone shots, the anti-climax-then-relief feeling, and why hearing the boys screaming on the surface is the best part 00:23:25 — "Doggies bring out the best and the worst in everyone" — diving on each other and shooting each other's fish vs. proper team work 00:25:33 — What happens in the first 60 seconds after the shot: withstand the first run, then get it up fast, because that's when they get eaten 00:26:31 — Matty's shark theory — the 10–30kg window where doggies are too strong to overpower but small enough for sharks to eat quickly, and why big fish often survive longer 00:27:28 — The scorecard he's kept since day one: every shot fired that doesn't end on the boat counts as a loss, and he's landing roughly one in three 00:29:42 — The three-point brief: get closer twice (take two more kicks when you think the shot's on), take your time, and work as a team 00:30:44 — Fish karma — why not taking the bad shot pays you back somewhere else, maybe a year later in another country 00:32:16 — There are blokes on Matty's list who can't buy their way back onto a trip 00:33:53 — Life in the shop at Divers World, and the pre-YouTube days of nagging the newsagent for the first-Thursday-of-the-month dive mag 00:35:00 — The apprenticeship problem: "everyone wants to be the tradesman and no one wants to do their apprenticeship" — plus 100 hours a year, five years, then start pushing depth 00:36:59 — An 8kg red doesn't taste as good as a 4kg red, so who exactly are you shooting big fish for? 00:37:20 — Matty's definition of a good spearo: someone who knows how to find fish and hunt them. That's it. "If you want to be a free diver, go be a free diver" 00:38:31 — Shrek on the gap between physiology and wisdom — you can learn to lay on the bottom in 20m quickly, but the ocean will still beat you 00:42:54 — Advice for green divers: pool training, join the club, then find one or two people at your level and grow together 00:43:11 — The self-check Matty runs on every dive: surface, look around, and if no one's within 20 metres you're only diving at 30% today 00:46:25 — How MBP started — the client on the tender who reignited it, four or five years of trips through the shop, then going out on his own 00:47:38 — His October 4–12 Coral Sea trip and the nine-day structure: steam out overnight, wake up in the Coral Sea, six full dive days 00:51:08 — Why the Coral Sea holds every Australian dogtooth record — the vis, the pinnacles rising from a kilometre of water, and how few boats actually get out there 00:52:14 — Doggies aren't migratory and aren't even tuna — they're mackerel (Gymnosarda unicolor), resident on their pinnacles, and Matty's seen the same fish a year apart 00:53:18 — When to be in the water: tide change, first light, and the golden hour on a shoal 00:55:00 — Why he never dives the same spot twice on a trip, even after a 20-fish afternoon — spread the pressure and the fish are there in three years 00:56:59 — Eating doggie: it freezes badly, ciguatera risk on the big models, sashimi most nights on the boat, and euro mounts for the jaws 00:59:28 — Burley and flashers: pilchards over fish frames (running a knife through fish aggravates sharks), and his basic buzz-bomb flasher with a knife jig and three double-sided mirrors 01:01:00 — Flash with purpose — "don't just do it because I said go over there and flash", plus why he stays on the flasher to call the dives 01:02:22 — Tracking a big gun with a breakaway: gun down, hand on the handle, and steering it through the water by the muzzle like a surfboard 01:04:21 — Finding the white dot on the tail knuckle in black water — and why the fish is invisible without it 01:05:39 — He works out every diver on the boat at the dinner the night before the charter 01:06:40 — "I won't shoot a doggy under 30 kilo" — how expectations set by social media wreck people's trips before they get wet 01:08:14 — Shrek's horror story: the charter client who wouldn't buddy up, 100 nautical miles offshore, and how far Shrek escalated it 01:11:33 — A week with no reception, and how the bloke you wanted to push over the side on day one is your mate by day four 01:13:52 — Shrek's vision statement — reconnecting people with themselves, their food, the natural world and each other 01:15:18 — Beyond doggies: red emperor, Maori sea perch, buffalo emperor, iron jaw and green job fish, plus the wahoo, yellowfin and marlin you have to go and hunt separately 01:16:37 — The 140–150kg marlin that snapped a straight shaft last year — another argument for slip tips 01:17:32 — Reading current in the Coral Sea (it's all ocean current, not tidal), and the October moon that fired then went dead five weeks later 01:19:59 — The Noob Spearo x MBP trip: a Great Barrier Reef trip heading north past Lizard Island in March 01:20:40 — What the B in MBP stands for, and the middle name Shrek and Matty share 01:21:43 — SHARKS: an ugly year for Aussie spearos, and Matty's honest read on why it's changed 01:22:03 — His two-part theory — social media virtue signalling plus an education gap — and the fact that a shark now has no commercial value in Australia 01:24:51 — Shrek's flake confession, and how spearos take an abundant freezer completely for granted 01:26:18 — The maths on shark bycatch, and how visibly the aggression has changed in the water in five years 01:27:57 — The angry email Shrek wrote about "just buy your fish from the supermarket" comments on dead divers' posts 01:29:53 — Matty's in-water protocol: he can read an area in ten minutes and pull everyone out. "There's no fish that's worth any part of my body" 01:31:06 — The reefs off Hinchinbrook with resident, territorial bull sharks, and bites that happened in 20m of vis 01:33:21 — Shark deterrents: no one wearing one has been bitten, the scorpion tail zapping you on the duck dive, and how confidence itself changes a shark's read on you 01:35:00 — Shrek gets charged on the bottom by a bull shark, and the seasons where he simply can't relax enough to dive properly 01:36:42 — The most dangerous thing beginners (and plenty of experienced blokes) do: gun handling, clipped guns pointing at the diver behind them, finger on the trigger 01:38:36 — The best answer of the episode: if you could only shoot fish in eight metres for the next two years, what does it cost you? "Cost 'em nothing. And you gain everything" 01:40:09 — Shrek's traditional ocean poo story request, answered from a back deck in California 01:41:16 — Where to find Matty and both trips, plus the price bracket 01:43:31 — Outro: Deep North with Matty and Shrek, March 2027 — spearfishingcourses.com.au/deepnorth Links Mentioned, Partner Deals and Discounts + Froth Connect with Matty Parker MBP Spearfishing Charters — Coral Sea and Great Barrier Reef charters out of Cairns Instagram: @mbp_spearfishing MBP Spearfishing Charters on Facebook Divers World Cairns — where Matty manages the shop

Send us Fan MailNow available in video format on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! In this episode we sit down with Australian diving legend Ben Cropp AM to trace a life that swings from shark hunting fame to conservation, shipwreck discovery, and hard-won lessons from 70 years of diving on the Great Barrier Reef. He tells us what it really takes to stay alive underwater, think like a skipper, and keep chasing purpose into one's 90s.Along the way we'll learn about the whale shark encounter that changed him from a hunter to a conservationist, close calls filming crocodiles at night, how he survived stinging himself with multiple box jellyfish, how he found more than 100 shipwrecks, what it's like to take Clint Eastwood fishing, what became of his legendary shipwreck museum, the hunt for pre-Cook European contact in Queensland, the impacts of water pollution observed over 70 years of diving, and advice on how to live a full life!Support the show-------SUPPORT THE SHOW: Become a supporter to connect with Tanya and Brett, get a shout-out on the show, ask us questions and suggest episode topics! Got questions? Email info@wordonthereef.comFollow @WordOnTheReefPodcast on InstagramPROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National StatementAustralian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate ChangeGreenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!WWF Australia: Protect NatureRising Ti...

Week 1 — Resilience: How Your Body Learns to AdaptWhat if resilience isn't about staying strong, pushing through or never struggling?What if resilience is something your body is already learning — every single day?In Week 1 of Somatic in September, Heidi Hadley takes you into the ancient Daintree Rainforest to explore what nature can teach us about resilience, adaptation and the remarkable capacity of the human body to change.Ancient trees don't survive because they avoid storms. They survive because they adapt.Your body does something remarkably similar.Throughout life, your nervous system continually responds to experience, while your fascia and neuromuscular system adapt to the demands placed upon them. Rather than seeing ourselves as permanently “stuck”, understanding this adaptability can offer a very different perspective:Change is possible.In this episode, Heidi explores:Why resilience doesn't mean being calm all the timeWhat ancient trees can teach us about adapting to changeHow your nervous system continually responds and learns from experienceHow fascia remodels throughout lifeWhy patterns in the body don't necessarily have to be permanentThe difference between resilience and simply “pushing through”How curiosity can help us develop greater body awarenessWhy small, consistent experiences can create meaningful change over time

Community groups in Townsville warn more people are living in cars and tents, and have launched a petition for an emergency shelter to be built.

Queensland parliament passes the controversial critical minerals bill, a proven connection between work to reduce farm run off and improved water quality to the Great Barrier Reef and meet the 16 year old selling horses to buy sheep. 

On today's episode we'll hear about some promising signs from the Great Barrier Reef and meet some remote school kids who aren't able to get to school. Then, we'll hit the road for our Talk of the Town. I wonder where we'll visit today?Quiz Questions1.What type of weather do scientists think helped the Great Barrier Reef show signs of recovery?2.When did the very long bus service begin?3.In which state would you find Port Stephens? Answers1.A monsoon that brought cooler water temperatures 2.2021 3.NSW News NoodlerWhy do you think its important kids have the choice to attend face-to-face learning at school? For more great kids podcasts, download the free ABC listen app (Australia). There you'll find more kids news podcasts, educational children's stories and storytelling, podcasts from your favourite characters like Bluey and Hey Duggee and plenty more of the best podcasts for curious kids like Imagine This, Dino Dome and News Time. For all ages from 0–4-year-olds, 5–8-year-olds, 8–10-year-olds, tweens and teens. And you can watch our kids shows on ABC iview and on the ABC Kids and ABC Big Kids channels of YouTube kids.

A monsoon over summer provided some reprieve for the heat-stressed Great Barrier Reef but this effect was short-lived. Jennifer Matthews at UTS is looking for ways to fortify the reef in the long-term, and she and her team are seeking to understand coral health and nutrition to enhance their survival, growth and reproduction.

Das Great Barrier Reef gilt als Aushängeschild für die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels. Immer wieder ist sein angeblich bedenklicher Zustand in den Schlagzeilen. Tatsächlich steht es um das Riff so gut wie seit Jahrzehnten nicht mehr. Der australische Physiker Prof. Peter Ridd schildert, wie robust das Naturwunder wirklich ist.

Hey, DocI'm sharing part of an interview I did on my friend Dr. Weili Gray's podcast, *The Dare to Dream Physician Travel Podcast*. At the time, she had just pivoted her show to focus on travel, and listening back now feels like opening a time capsule.We talk about my journey from Trinidad to Howard University, residency, burnout, entrepreneurship, and coaching. But we also talk about one of my greatest passions: travel.From solo trips through South Africa... to scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef... to standing inside the slave castles in Ghana while pregnant with my son... this conversation reminded me how much travel has shaped who I am.But the most surprising moment came near the end.I casually said, "I haven't really traveled that much."Then I started listing the places I'd been.Twenty-two countries.Five countries in Africa.Australia. Greece. Turkey. The Seychelles. Botswana. Ghana.I realized, in real time, that my brain had been telling me a story that simply wasn't true.That's what this episode is really about.The stories we believe about ourselves.In this episode, we talk about:- Why I started traveling alone during residency- My love affair with the African continent- The emotional experience of visiting Ghana and the slave castles- How scuba diving became one of my favorite adventures- Why I don't wait for other people before living my life- The surprising lie I realized I'd been telling myself- Why coaching and community help us see ourselves more clearlyOne of the biggest reasons we stay stuck is because we believe our own thoughts without questioning them.Sometimes all it takes is saying them out loud for someone else to hold up a mirror and say, "Wait a minute... that's not actually true."That's the power of community.That's the power of coaching.And sometimes, that's the power of a podcast conversation.

Send us Fan MailA group of Magnetic Island residents believes the annual dumping of maintenance dredge spoil by the Port of Townsville may be creating sediment plumes that smother some of the island's pristine bays, coral reefs, and marine life.And with the port now applying for a 10-year permit to continue the dumping at its current site, they're calling for community members to have their say. In this episode of Word on the Reef, we're joined by one of those residents, Gethin Morgan, president of the Magnetic Island Nature Care Association (MINCA), to understand why residents are concerned and what they believe can be done about this issue.Thumbnail: A Satellite image from 13th July 2025 which MINCA believes shows dredge spoil drifting toward Magnetic Island from the placement area (Supplied: MINCA).For more information, visit MINCA's website.Email submissions to: dredging@townsvilleport.com.au And copy to the Federal assessors of the application: seadumping@dcceew.gov.au The Port of Townsville was also approached for comment. Their written response can be viewed here. You can also find more info at the Port's website: https://www.townsville-port.com.au/environment/dredging-management/application-for-10-year-sea-dumping-permit/Support the show-------SUPPORT THE SHOW: Become a supporter to connect with Tanya and Brett, get a shout-out on the show, ask us questions and suggest episode topics! Got questions? Email info@wordonthereef.comFollow @WordOnTheReefPodcast on InstagramPROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National StatementAustralian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate ChangeGreenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!WWF Australia: Protect NatureRising Ti...

Ab heute sind in den meisten Kantonen die langen Ferien vorbei – und damit auch die intensivste Zeit für die Schweizerische Rettungsflugwacht. Rega-Sprecher Mathias Gehrig dazu, welchen Einfluss das heisstrockene Wetter auf die Anzahl Einsätze gehabt hat. Weitere Themen: • Stunden vor dem Start einer Militärübung zwischen den USA und Südkorea hat US-Präsident Trump angeordnet, die Übung zurückzufahren. Es sei ein «feindseliges Signal», das man an Nordkorea sende, begründete er seinen Entscheid. Schliesslich habe er eine gute Beziehung zum nordkoreanischen Machthaber Kim Jong-un. Was Trumps Befehl für die US-Verbündeten in Ostasien heisst, erklärt SRF-Korrespondent Samuel Emch. • Die Artenvielfalt und ganze Ökosysteme geraten weltweit immer stärker unter Druck. Vor vier Jahren haben sich deshalb fast alle Staaten im kanadischen Montreal darauf geeinigt, bis 2030 mindestens 30 Prozent der Land- und Meeresflächen zu schützen. Jetzt warnt die UNO: Die bisherigen Fortschritte reichen nicht aus. Wie weit die Welt von den vereinbarten Zielen entfernt ist, erörtert SRF-Wirtschaftsredaktor Klaus Ammann. • Es gibt Anzeichen dafür, dass sich das Great Barrier Reef in Australien erholt. Dies, weil sich das Meer um das grösste Korallenriff der Welt wegen eines Monsunregens abgekühlt hat. Welche Anzeichen das sind, weiss Korallenforscherin Maren Ziegler von der deutschen Universität Giessen.

Send us Fan MailTwenty years ago, the Belize Barrier Reef was in serious trouble, and nobody could quite figure out why. Then Professor Pete Mumby helped uncover the surprising role of an unlikely reef hero: the parrotfish. Today, we're diving into the incredible world of these colourful fish and discovering how they can help protect coral reefs.PLUS… if you only have limited time, people and resources to protect some of the Great Barrier Reef's 3,000 individual reefs, which ones would you choose?As ocean temperatures continue to rise, scientists are working to identify the reefs that are most important to protect - and the decisions aren't easy. This week, we're joined by Professor Pete Mumby from the University of Queensland's Marine Spatial Ecology Lab to find out how scientists are tackling this enormous challenge.More Info:Professor Mumby's Presentation at the 2018 Coral Reef Futures SymposiumSupport the show-------SUPPORT THE SHOW: Become a supporter to connect with Tanya and Brett, get a shout-out on the show, ask us questions and suggest episode topics! Got questions? Email info@wordonthereef.comFollow @WordOnTheReefPodcast on InstagramPROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National StatementAustralian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate ChangeGreenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!WWF Australia: Protect NatureRising Ti...

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for August 13, 2026. We dig into why Democrats are running on impeachment instead of solutions, pointing to Massachusetts Congressman Jake Auchincloss naming impeachment of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth a midterm priority — and we lay out why that signals a party with nothing to offer on cost of living, the border, or public safety, while praising Speaker Mike Johnson's handling of misconduct without resorting to impeachment theater. We also revisit the 2018 "orange man bad" playbook and question whether it still works given Zoran Mamdani's mayoral win. In our Top 3, we cover Flock Safety's new privacy controls on license plate readers, the WNBA's decision not to change its transgender eligibility policy despite controversy from players like Sophie Cunningham, and the indictment of a former Southern Poverty Law Center finance officer accused of funneling money to hate groups. We get fired up over the vandalism at the World War II Memorial, arguing that spray-painted graffiti has no place on sacred ground honoring the 400,000 Americans who died in the war. Our American Mamas, Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson, tackle a listener question about whether on-screen kissing counts as cheating, running through Hollywood stories from Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger to George Strait's famous cowboy-hat kiss dodge in Pure Country. And we call out media outlets for reporting details of the Secret Service's decoy plane maneuver that got President Trump safely out of Turkey, arguing the coverage burns a tactic that could protect his life again. We go Digging Deep on solar power, questioning why the "cheapest energy in human history" still needs government subsidies while data centers building their own power plants are choosing natural gas and nuclear instead. We circle back to the WNBA to argue the transgender eligibility question shouldn't require committees and consultants, then hit a Bright Spot with wildfire acreage at its lowest since the satellite era began, the Great Barrier Reef's rebound, and a quiet Atlantic hurricane season. Border czar Tom Holman gets a shoutout for record ICE arrest numbers in June and July, and we close with a Moment of Whoa: UC Davis water polo player and lifeguard Lily Velling's rescue of three struggling swimmers at Seattle's Seafair, earning her the title of Lady Guardian of Lake Washington. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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HEADLINES: One Nation senators turned their backs during the Acknowledgement of Country in Parliament. The life-saving devices on every NSW ambulance have just been pulled from sale, and paramedics are demanding answers. A reality TV contestant accused of beheading her partner has pleaded not guilty to murder, flagging a mental health defence. Meta, Google, Tiktok and Snapchat to face 3000 lawsuits over how addictive their platforms are for young users. Andrew and Tristan Tate are pushing to be released from federal custody. A young girl’s quick thinking has helped save a stranded humpback whale, and good news for the Great Barrier Reef. GET IN TOUCHGot a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITSHost: Charlotte Mortlock Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Group Executive Producer: Georgie Page Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia podcasts here Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here! Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least 111 people dead after a powerful earthquake strikes Colombia; The Great Barrier Reef showing signs of recovery after a mass-bleaching event; Three football federations accuse FIFA's president of deception and call for new leadership.

Todays headlines include: The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept the cash rate on hold. Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has announced the start date for the country’s first work from home laws will be delayed until after the November Victorian election. A group of Melbourne teens accused of luring men through dating apps before sexually assaulting and robbing them have been arrested. And today’s good news: The Great Barrier Reef is showing signs of recovery from a mass-bleaching event, according to a new report on the reef’s condition. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Imogen Abbott Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A flat white earned Dr. Rhonda Evans an immediate nod of approval from Nicola before becoming the perfect springboard for a conversation about Australia, curiosity, and the unexpected opportunities that can shape an entire career.Rhonda didn't get her first passport until she was 28 years old. She had no idea that one long flight to Australia would change the course of her life. In this episode of Counsel Brew, she reflects on how growing up as a first-generation college student in rural Ohio eventually led her halfway around the world, proving that some of life's biggest opportunities begin with simply saying yes.Rhonda also reflects on starting her career as a lawyer before realizing her true calling was in higher education. She shares stories about teaching at The University of Texas, creating a study abroad program centered on the Great Barrier Reef, and helping students build confidence by stepping outside their comfort zones. Woven throughout the conversation are thoughtful reflections on curiosity, lifelong learning, and why the best career advice doesn't always involve having a plan. Sometimes it's simply being willing to follow where your interests lead.From Australian coffee culture and long-haul flights to an unforgettable "stupid shit" story about her time as a prosecutor handling paternity investigations, the conversation moves effortlessly between the lighthearted and the unexpected. What begins as a humorous look back at one of the more unusual chapters of Rhonda's early legal career ultimately reveals a pivotal turning point, helping her realize that while she appreciated the law, her true passion is political science, higher education, and helping students discover where their own curiosity might lead.In This EpisodeGrowing up as a first-generation college student in rural OhioHow one opportunity to study in Australia changed the course of her careerWhy she left the practice of law to pursue teaching and researchCreating a study abroad program focused on the Great Barrier ReefHelping students build confidence through international experiencesWhat makes Australia so fascinating, from its politics and conservation efforts to its unique cultureHow curiosity became the compass for an unexpected careerFlat whites!!About Dr. Rhonda EvansDr. Rhonda Evans is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Government at The University of Texas at Austin and Director of the Australia, New Zealand & Pacific Studies Initiative. A former attorney, her teaching and research focus on Australian politics, comparative political institutions, and environmental policy. She is also the creator of UT's Maymester program in Australia, where students explore public policy and conservation while studying the Great Barrier Reef. Her work has been recognized for excellence in teaching and for helping students engage with the world through experiential learning.Listen now:  Find Rhonda at  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonda-evans-305aa4105/Message us at hello@counselbrew.com  Visit us at http://www.counselbrew.com And Follow us @counselbrewhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/counsel-brew/Send us Fan Mail Explicit Rating is for the occasional use of colorful language.

They've claimed the lives of thousands of marine animals along Australia's east coast, including turtles, whales, dolphins, rays and dugongs. No, we're not talking about sharks. We're talking about the shark nets and baited drum lines deployed by the Queensland and New South Wales governments.But do these programs actually protect swimmers? Does the evidence support shark culling? And what alternatives could keep both people and marine life safe?This week, hosts Tanya Murphy and Brett Goodban sink their teeth into these questions, and plenty more, with shark scientist Dr. Leonardo Guida from the Australian Marine Conservation Society. Together we explore the science behind shark behaviour, the threats facing Australia's incredible shark species, and why some long-held assumptions deserve a closer look. It's an episode with a real bite!Episode Thumbnail Image: The scalloped hammerhead has been on earth for 28 million years and has no record of ever killing a human - but it's now critically endangered thanks to humans.Further reading: Are there really more sharks?Take Action with the Smarter Safer Beaches Coalition.Support the showHelp Keep Word on the Reef Afloat!Please take 2 minutes to fill out our Word on the Reef Listener Survey to help us apply for funding for the show!PROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National StatementAustralian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate ChangeGreenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!WWF Australia: Protect NatureRising Tide: ...

It's been more than 12 months since residents along the Queensland coast watched and waited as Tropical Cyclone Alfred travelled down the coastline.While the cyclone caused damage to southern parts of the state, it also brought some cool relief to one of the world's greatest wonders, the Great Barrier Reef. Grace Whiteside went out to the southern tip of the reef. 

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Overcoming Fear: Diving into the Depths of the Great Barrier Reef Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-07-28-22-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: בוקר אחד שמשי, ארי, לאה ונועם יצאו להרפתקה בלתי נשכחת בריף המחסום הגדול.En: One sunny morning, Ari, Leah, and Noam set out on an unforgettable adventure at the Great Barrier Reef.He: הריף נפרס מתחת לפני הים בצבעים מרהיבים ומשגעים.En: The reef spread beneath the sea's surface in stunning, mesmerizing colors.He: ארי, מטייל נלהב וחקרן, סחב תיק גב מלא בציוד צלילה.En: Ari, an enthusiastic and curious traveler, carried a backpack full of diving equipment.He: אבל בליבו הסתתר חשש קטן ומוכר - פחד מעמקי האוקיינוס.En: But in his heart, there lingered a small and familiar fear – a fear of the ocean depths.He: הם עמדו על הסירה הקטנה, עם המדריך שהסביר על היצורים המתוקים שחיים במעמקי הריף.En: They stood on the small boat with the guide who explained about the sweet creatures living in the depths of the reef.He: לאה ונועם הקשיבו בהתלהבות, אבל ארי נאלץ להתרכז כדי לא לחשוב על הפחד הפנימי שהרגיש.En: Leah and Noam listened eagerly, but Ari had to concentrate in order not to think about the inner fear he felt.He: ״תורכם להיכנס למים!En: "Your turn to get into the water!"He: ״ קרא המדריך בקול.En: the guide called out loudly.He: ארי לקח נשימה עמוקה וצעד קדימה.En: Ari took a deep breath and stepped forward.He: המים היו קרירים, אך נעימים.En: The water was cool, yet pleasant.He: לאט לאט, הם צללו נמוך יותר, אל עולם של אלמוגים צבעוניים ודגים קטנים שהסתובבו סביבם.En: Slowly, they dived deeper into a world of colorful corals and small fish swimming around them.He: ככל שהעמיקו, התנאים נהפכו למאתגרים יותר.En: As they descended further, the conditions became more challenging.He: המים נעשו כהים יותר, ולחצים על האוזניים של ארי התחזקו.En: The water grew darker, and the pressure on Ari's ears intensified.He: ליבו פעם במהירות, אבל האורחים הימיים בהקיפים הקסימו אותו.En: His heart beat rapidly, but the marine wonders surrounding him captivated him.He: פתאום, הצלעלע ענק הופיע מעליהם.En: Suddenly, a giant shadow appeared above them.He: הפחד שטפו גל, אבל ארי החליט להמשיך ולהתמודד עם התחושה הזאת.En: A wave of fear washed over him, but Ari decided to continue and confront the feeling.He: כשהוא הבין שהצל היה לא יותר מאשר מנטה ריי מלטף ועליז, הפחד הומר באושר.En: When he realized the shadow was nothing more than a gentle, playful manta ray, the fear turned into joy.He: מנטה ריי השאיר אחריו שביל של שלווה במים.En: The manta ray left a trail of tranquility in the water.He: ברגע שיצאו מהמים, ארי כתב על פניו חיוך רחב שלא נעלם.En: As they emerged from the water, a broad smile appeared on Ari's face that didn't fade.He: הוא הרגיש גאה.En: He felt proud.He: הפחד, שהכה בו באומץ, התפזר והותיר מקום להערכה רבה ליופי השקט של האוקיינוס.En: The fear, met with courage, dispersed and left room for great appreciation for the ocean's quiet beauty.He: ארי מצא את הביטחון להיתוודות לעומק מכושף מחדש.En: Ari found the confidence to be enchanted by the depths once more.He: ברקע, הריף המחסום הגדול התפשט תחת האופק, מקום שבו הפחד והיופי חיים בכפיפה אחת.En: In the background, the Great Barrier Reef stretched under the horizon, a place where fear and beauty coexist.He: ארי, לאה ונועם חזרו אל החוף מלאי תחושות חדשות ועם זיכרונות שיאביבו בליבם לעד.En: Ari, Leah, and Noam returned to the shore full of new sensations and with memories that would linger in their hearts forever. Vocabulary Words:unforgettable: בלתי נשכחתadventure: הרפתקהreef: ריףmesmerizing: משגעיםenthusiastic: נלהבcurious: חקרןlingered: הסתתרdepths: עמקיcreatures: יצוריםconcentrate: להתרכזsubmerged: נפרסdescended: העמיקוintensified: התחזקוrapidly: במהירותmarine: ימייםwonders: האורחיםshadow: צלconfront: להתמודדgentle: מלטףplayful: עליזtranquility: שלווהtrail: שבילemerged: יצאוbroad: חיוך רחבconfidence: ביטחוןenchanted: מכושףquiet: שקטbeauty: יופיsensations: תחושותlinger: יאביבוBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Join us aboard the luxury liveaboard boat Mikumba Dua for a journey into one of the world's most incredible destinations! We'll explore local culture with our guide Filan, climb mountains, and enjoy some of the top rated scuba diving in the world. This episode includes an interview with local dive instructor Wili, and along the way we'll answer all your questions:How do I get to Komodo and what can I see there?Which are the best dive sites to visit?When's the best time to see manta rays?Can I visit if I'm not a diver?What marine life can I expect to see?What threats is this marine park facing and what are local communities doing to protect it?This interview was recorded in October 2025.CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION ON YOUTUBEWatch the YouTube version to see the interview on the dive boat with Wili, plus lots of footage of the incredible marine life we encountered on the trip!Tours Mentioned:https://filantravel.comhttps://www.instagram.com/mikumbaduaNo sponsorships were received.Support the showHelp Keep Word on the Reef Afloat!Please take 2 minutes to fill out our Word on the Reef Listener Survey to help us apply for funding for the show!PROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National StatementAustralian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate ChangeGreenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!WWF Australia: Protect NatureRising Tide: ...

In this episode of News Time, we'll get pulled through the ocean to check the health of a reef. Then, we'll hear about a popular new song that's created a stir in the music world. And we'll get up close to a very hungry creature with the nickname "garbage guts" in our Wow of the Week!Quiz Questions1. In which city is the Commonwealth Games being held? 2. What method has been used to check the health of the Great Barrier Reef for 40 years? 3. Josh Fawaz has WHAT to make his song? 4. What nickname was given to the T-rex skeleton? 5. What type of bird became a frog's snack?Answers1. Glasgow 2. Manta tow3. AI4. Gus5. A sunbird For more great kids podcasts, download the free ABC listen app (Australia). There you'll find more kids news podcasts, educational children's stories and storytelling, podcasts from your favourite characters like Bluey and Hey Duggee and plenty more of the best podcasts for curious kids like Imagine This, Dino Dome and News Time. For all ages from 0–4-year-olds, 5–8-year-olds, 8–10-year-olds, tweens and teens. And you can watch our kids shows on ABC iview and on the ABC Kids and ABC Big Kids channels of YouTube kids.

We're heading to Port Douglas, a chic, laid back coastal village in far north tropical Queensland, that's the gateway to two UNESCO World Heritage wonders, the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. In this episode we walk Four Mile Beach, wander the markets at Anzac Park, and share our favourite restaurants and pubs along Macrossan Street. We relive our Padi open water dive certification (and our very patient instructor), take you river tubing through Mossman Gorge, and cross the Daintree cable ferry to Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the reef and the crocodiles are very real. Click here to see all the photos, the map and written information for this episode www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/150/portdouglas

Sawfish, the extraordinary relatives of sharks and rays, once roamed tropical and subtropical waters around the globe. Today they've vanished from much of their former range, with Northern Australia remaining one of their last global strongholds. All five sawfish species are now listed as critically endangered, yet most Australians know surprisingly little about these remarkable animals.So, what exactly ARE these crazy-looking critters? Are they really as scary as they look? What can we do to help ensure they continue to survive in our rivers, estuaries and coastal waters? And perhaps the most important question of all: who would win in a showdown between a sawfish and a crocodile?Joining hosts Tanya Murphy and Brett Goodban to answer these questions is Dr Barbara Wueringer, founder, director and lead scientist at Sharks and Rays Australia.Support the showHelp Keep Word on the Reef Afloat!Please take 2 minutes to fill out our Word on the Reef Listener Survey to help us apply for funding for the show!PROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National StatementAustralian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate ChangeGreenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!WWF Australia: Protect NatureRising Tide: ...

In a draft decision, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee has recommended against putting the reef on its list of sites in danger, but has requested more action on climate change impacts and water quality. - In una bozza il Comitato del Patrimonio Mondiale dell'UNESCO ha raccomandato di non inserire la barriera corallina nell'elenco dei siti in pericolo, ma ha chiesto un maggiore impegno per contrastare gli effetti dei cambiamenti climatici e migliorare la qualità dell'acqua.Conservationists are calling for greater government action to protect the Great Barrier Reef, as a looming El Nino weather system threatens more coral bleaching. - Gli ambientalisti chiedono un maggiore intervento da parte del governo per proteggere la Grande Barriera Corallina, poiché l'imminente fenomeno meteorologico El Niño minaccia di provocare un ulteriore sbiancamento dei coralli.

In a draft decision, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee has recommended against putting the reef on its list of sites in danger, but has requested more action on climate change impacts and water quality. - In una bozza il Comitato del Patrimonio Mondiale dell'UNESCO ha raccomandato di non inserire la barriera corallina nell'elenco dei siti in pericolo, ma ha chiesto un maggiore impegno per contrastare gli effetti dei cambiamenti climatici e migliorare la qualità dell'acqua.Conservationists are calling for greater government action to protect the Great Barrier Reef, as a looming El Nino weather system threatens more coral bleaching. - Gli ambientalisti chiedono un maggiore intervento da parte del governo per proteggere la Grande Barriera Corallina, poiché l'imminente fenomeno meteorologico El Niño minaccia di provocare un ulteriore sbiancamento dei coralli.

H UNESCO, αποφάσισε να μην συμπεριλάβει τον Μεγάλο Κοραλλιογενή Ύφαλο (Great Barrier Reef) στην λίστα των ειδών που κινδυνεύουν, αναγνωρίζοντας ότι ο Μεγάλος Κοραλλιογενής Ύφαλος είναι «ανθεκτικός αλλά ευάλωτος».

It's another round of You vs. Victoria, where Faith steps up to test her trivia skills against Victoria Ramirez. From coral reefs and baseball to diamonds and the human heart, the questions start off simple—but one unexpected prompt completely throws Victoria off her game. Does Faith pull off the upset, or can Victoria recover in time? Tune in to hear the hilarious reactions, unexpected answers, and see who takes the win! SEO Keywords: You vs. Victoria, Jubal Show trivia, Victoria Ramirez, fun trivia game, radio game show, general knowledge quiz, funny podcast, trivia challenge, Great Barrier Reef, baseball trivia, comedy podcast, daily trivia, The Jubal Show.Support the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Open Water (2003) is a survival thriller inspired by the true story of Tom and Eileen Lonergan. In the film, a married couple is accidentally left behind during a scuba diving trip after the boat crew miscounts the passengers. As they drift alone in the open ocean, they face dehydration, exhaustion, and sharks while waiting for a rescue that never comes. The real events happened in 1998, when Tom and Eileen Lonergan were accidentally abandoned during a dive at Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Their disappearance wasn't discovered for nearly two days, and despite a massive search, they were never found. Months later, some of their dive gear washed ashore, but their bodies were never recovered. Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-faZE1ZJ6Q https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-12/ocean-survival-expert-advice-qld-couple-three-days-at-sea/101848206 https://allthatsinteresting.com/tom-eileen-lonergan Open Water  https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/americas/9625524/The-fall-and-rise-of-Milton-Windsor-Harris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beyond the Great Barrier Reef lies one of the world's largest marine protected areas: the Coral Sea Marine Park. Home to spectacular reefs, abundant marine life and some of the planet's best dive sites, it's one of Australia's last great ocean wildernesses.But is it getting the protection it deserves?On today's show, hosts Tanya Murphy and Brett Goodban are joined by Dive Queensland Principal Terry Cummins and Save Our Marine Life Coral Sea Campaigner Steve Ryan to explore what makes the Coral Sea so extraordinary, why the Australian Government's review of marine parks is a rare opportunity to strengthen protection, and why that's good news for both ocean wildlife and recreational fishers.Thumbnail Image: Diving in the Coral Sea, by Cathie CumminsSupport the showHelp Keep Word on the Reef Afloat!Please take 2 minutes to fill out our Word on the Reef Listener Survey to help us apply for funding for the show!PROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National StatementAustralian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate ChangeGreenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!WWF Australia: Protect NatureRising Tide: ...

Conservationists are calling for greater government action to protect the Great Barrier Reef, as a looming El Nino weather system threatens more coral bleaching. In a draft decision, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee has recommended against putting the reef on its list of sites in danger, while requesting greater ambition on climate change and efforts to improve water quality. - Но что нужно сделать, чтобы обеспечить его будущее? Природоохранные организации призывают власти принять более решительные меры для защиты Большого Барьерного рифа, поскольку приближающееся климатическое явление Эль-Ниньо повышает риск нового массового обесцвечивания кораллов. В проекте решения Комитет Всемирного наследия ЮНЕСКО рекомендовал не включать Большой Барьерный риф в список объектов Всемирного наследия, находящихся под угрозой. Вместе с тем комитет призвал Австралию активизировать усилия по борьбе с изменением климата и принять дополнительные меры для улучшения качества воды в районе рифа.Больше историй, интервью и новостей от SBS Russian доступно здесь.Слушайте программу на русском языке SBS по понедельникам, четвергам и субботам в 12 часов дня.SKIP ADVERTISEMENTAdvertisementЧитайте нас в Facebook и подпишитесь на наши подкасты по этой ссылке.Смотрите прямые трансляции Чемпионата мира по футболу FIFA 2026™ бесплатно на SBS On Demand.

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Emily Barrett, Managing Editor of The Saturday Paper.

Conservationists are calling for greater government action to protect the Great Barrier Reef, as a looming El Nino weather system threatens more coral bleaching. In a draft decision, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee has recommended against putting the reef on its list of sites in danger, while requesting greater ambition on climate change and efforts to improve water quality.

The 1975 film that emptied the beaches was built on real horror — the 1916 Jersey Shore attacks that killed four, the unsolved disappearance of Tom and Eileen Lonergan, and the science of why great whites bite at all.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/jawsREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/jawsFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: In June of 1975 we were exposed to one of the scariest movies ever made. For this podcaster, it's just not Independence Day until I watch it – and you still can't get me to swim in the ocean. We'll look at what made ‘Jaws' so successful… and so frightening. We'll also look at the true story of a string of shark attacks in 1916 that inspired the novel and the film. And while 1975's ‘Jaws' was inspired by a series of shark attacks but greatly fictionalized, the film ‘Open Water' from 2003 is based on a very real and terrifying story. But the truth behind the movie is a dark mystery that goes way beyond the horror of what you see in the film. We'll look at several other real shark attacks that are almost too incredible to believe, and also try to answer the question as to why shark attacks don't happen more often as you would expect them to, seeing as humans should be easy pickings.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding (My First Experience With a Horror Movie)00:02:16.983 = Show Open00:05:28.642 = The Real-Life Inspiration for “Jaws”00:15:01.913 = The Horror of “Jaws” ***00:40:05.165 = The True Darkness of “Open Water” ***00:52:06.811 = Real Shark Attacks01:04:18.086 = Why Sharks Attack Humans ***01:23:44.579 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The True Darkness of Open Water” by Erin McCann for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/y8vaqgra“The Real-Life Inspiration for ‘Jaws'” by Christopher Klein for History: https://tinyurl.com/yb5s35xc“The Horror of ‘Jaws'” by Jackie Flynn Mogensen for Mother Jones: https://tinyurl.com/y2mxf8us, Andrew Housman for ScreenRant: https://tinyurl.com/yae8ohh6, Meagan Navarro for Bloody Disgusting: https://tinyurl.com/y7p8q9lw, Tim Donnelly for the New York Post: https://tinyurl.com/y9twrcc7, and Rachel Paige for Hello Giggles:https://tinyurl.com/ycdlb6je“Real Shark Attacks” by Charles W. Bryant for How Stuff Works: https://tinyurl.com/y9scmg9x, and Lou Boyd for Mpora: https://tinyurl.com/y9e55t4u“Why Sharks Attack Humans” by Richard Gray for BBC: https://tinyurl.com/ycf563up(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: July 03, 2020This episode of Weird Darkness dives into the world of sharks — the 1975 film that made a generation afraid of the water, the 1916 New Jersey attacks that shaped America's fear of the sea, the unsolved disappearance behind a 2003 horror movie, a catalog of real maulings, and the science of why sharks bite people at all.It opens with Steven Spielberg's Jaws, the 1975 blockbuster that grossed $7 million its first weekend and ranked sixth on IMDb's list of the ten best horror films. The mechanical shark, three models all nicknamed "Bruce," sank on first submersion and corroded in the saltwater of Nantucket Sound, forcing Spielberg to keep the animal off-screen for all but roughly four minutes and to build terror through John Williams' two-note score instead. Screenwriter Carl Gottlieb, who now calls it "the fish movie," predicted audiences would fear the ocean the way they feared showers after Psycho. Clinical psychologists Ali Mattu and James Hambrick, both trained to talk people out of irrational fears, admit the film gave them their own galeophobia, with Mattu once showering while standing on the edge of the tub to avoid a drain-based attack. Author Peter Benchley, who wrote the novel, spent his final years advocating for shark conservation after fishermen killed sharks by the thousands in the film's wake, cutting large shark populations along the eastern seaboard by an estimated fifty percent.From there the episode turns to the real attacks that preceded the fiction, the deadly summer of 1916 along the Jersey Shore. Charles Vansant, a 25-year-old from Philadelphia, bled to death in the lobby of the Engleside Hotel in Beach Haven on July 1 after a shark clamped his left leg in three-and-a-half feet of water. Five days later Charles Bruder, a 27-year-old Swiss bellboy captain, lost both legs off Spring Lake, and on July 12 the killing moved more than a mile inland up Matawan Creek, taking 11-year-old Lester Stillwell and Stanley Fisher, the 24-year-old tailor who dove in to recover the boy's body. President Woodrow Wilson convened a cabinet meeting over "the shark horror," and shark hunter Michael Schleisser later killed a shark in Raritan Bay with human bones reportedly found inside, after which the attacks stopped.Next the episode examines Open Water, the 2003 film built on the disappearance of Tom and Eileen Lonergan, experienced divers left behind by the Outer Edge dive boat at St. Crispin Reef on the Great Barrier Reef on January 25, 1998. No one noticed them missing for roughly forty-eight hours. A dive slate later recovered miles away bore the date January 26 and a plea for help, their diaries revealed unhappiness and Tom's stated readiness to die, and their wetsuits and air tanks washed ashore without a single bite mark or trace of blood. Australian diver Ben Cropp argued tiger sharks took them within two days, while boat owner Jack Nairn faced a manslaughter acquittal and a civil negligence conviction that shuttered his company, and more than twenty people claimed to have seen the couple alive afterward, leaving the truth unresolved.Next comes a run of documented real-life attacks stretching across centuries. The USS Indianapolis sank near Guam on July 30, 1945, dropping roughly 900 sailors into the water where sharks reduced the survivors to 317. Barry Wilson, a 17-year-old tuba player, became the first person killed by a shark in California history, and free-diving abalone hunters Omar Conger and Randall Fry were both taken by great whites, Fry's body recovered with his head separated from it. Bethany Hamilton lost her left arm at thirteen and returned to competitive surfing, spearfisherman Rodney Fox survived a torso bite by gouging the shark's eyes and now educates the public about the animals, and Brook Watson lost a leg to a shark in Havana Harbour in 1749 at the age of fourteen.The episode closes with the science of why sharks bite people, drawn from researchers including Gavin Naylor of the Florida Program for Shark Research and marine biologist Blake Chapman. Attacks correlate with the overlap of people and sharks in the same water, which is why rising seal populations off Cape Cod — rebounding under the 1972 Marine Mammal Act — drew great whites that delivered Massachusetts its first fatal attack in eighty-two years in 2018. Most bites appear to be cases of mistaken identity, the flash of a foot resembling bait fish, and the three species most often responsible are the great white, tiger, and bull sharks, the last hunting murky water by smell and electroreception rather than sight. The odds of dying in a shark attack sit near one in 3.7 million, yet Hannah Mighall, mauled by a five-metre great white in Tasmania's Bay of Fires at thirteen, still carries the toothy bite scar on her leg and the nightmares that came with it, alongside her refusal to see the animals culled for what they did to her.

TalkSPORT's Emmet Kennedy, Yahoo Sports' Andy Newton and former jockeys George Gorman and Georgia Cox bring you the Final Furlong Podcast Royal Ascot Betting Guide for the final day of the Royal Meeting. With confident NAPs, major handicap angles and several double-figure selections, the team tackle every race on a blockbuster Saturday at Ascot.

SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 71 Universe expansion still accelerating after all A new study has confirmed that the universe is continuing to expand at an ever-accelerating rate under the force of dark energy and heading for a cold, dark and empty fate. Mysterious cosmic signals finally explained Astronomers have discovered that dead stars called white dwarfs located in binary systems are a primary source of mysterious signals from deep space called long-period radio transients. What made last week's New England meteor incident so rare? Last week we reported on a meteor that rocked the afternoon spring skies over New England. It now turns out that was a very rare event. The Science Report Sugar-sweetened drinks increase the risk of two types of liver cancer. New fish species swimming in the warm tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef. A new study claims that living with cats does not worsen asthma or allergies in children. Skeptics guide to on line influencers.